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JLPT preparation for all levels N5 through N1. Grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, and practice questions organized by exam level. Browse by level: N5, N4, N3, N2, N1. Full overview at the JLPT Study Hub.
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JLPT N4 Vocabulary: 50 Essential Words You Must Know
JLPT N4 tests approximately 1,500 vocabulary words. This guide covers 50 of the most essential — frequently tested words that appear across reading, listening, and grammar sections. 【At a Glance: Word Categories】 CategoryWord CountFocu... -
JLPT N4 Conditionals: なら, たら, ば, と — All Four Explained
Japanese has four conditional patterns tested on JLPT N4: と, たら, ば, and なら. Each implies a different type of condition. This guide clarifies all four with exam-ready practice. 【At a Glance】 PatternMeaningKey Use とWhen / if (natu... -
JLPT N4 て-Form Grammar Patterns: ておく, てしまう, てみる, てほしい
Four essential N4 て-form extensions you need to master: ておく, てしまう, てみる, and てほしい. This guide covers all four with JLPT-style practice questions. 【At a Glance】 PatternMeaningExample 〜ておくDo in advance予約しておく (book... -
JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜ながら and 〜ても — Two Key Patterns Explained
Two frequently tested N4 grammar points: 〜ながら (while doing) and 〜ても (even if / even though). Master these and you'll handle a major chunk of N4 grammar questions. 【At a Glance】 PatternJLPT LevelMeaningKey Usage 〜ながらN4While d... -
Japanese Loanwords from Other Languages: French, Portuguese, German Borrowings
【Not All Loanwords Come from English】 Most learners assume katakana loanwords are from English. While English is dominant, Japanese has borrowed extensively from Portuguese (16th century trade), French (19th-20th century), Dutch (Edo p... -
Japanese Onomatopoeia: Essential Sound and State Words (擬音語・擬態語)
【Japanese Loves Onomatopoeia】 Japanese has one of the world's richest onomatopoeia systems. Unlike English, where sound words are mostly just for actual sounds (bang, crash, hiss), Japanese onomatopoeia covers emotional states, texture... -
Japanese N3 Vocabulary: 100 Must-Know Words for Intermediate Learners
【JLPT N3: The Turning Point】 N3 is widely considered the gateway to practical Japanese fluency. At N3, you can handle most everyday situations, understand the gist of news articles, and navigate workplace communication. The vocabulary ... -
Japanese Colour Vocabulary: All the Colours and How to Use Them
【Japanese Colours: Two Types】 Japanese has two types of colour words: native Japanese colours that function as い-adjectives, and na-adjective/noun colour words. The four basic native colours (赤、青、白、黒) behave as い-adjectives; o... -
Japanese Nature and Weather Vocabulary: Seasons and Environment
Imagine standing at the edge of a quiet lake, watching the morning mist drift across the water while cherry blossoms fall around you. Or hiking up a mountain trail as a crow calls overhead. Moments like these are why so many people fall ... -
Japanese Work and Office Vocabulary: N4-N3 Level Business Words
【Office Japanese at N4-N3 Level】 Once you pass the basics, workplace Japanese becomes a priority for many learners — especially those working in or with Japanese companies. This article covers the core office vocabulary at the N4-N3 le...
